Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Acta Acad. Sci. Imp. Petrop. 2: 263 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250753
Common Names
- Nepeta annua
- Annual catmint
- Annual catnip
Synonyms
- Nepeta bipinnata Cav. [unknown]
- Nepeta bipinnatifida Ledeb. [unknown]
- Nepeta botryoides [Soland.] [unknown]
- Nepeta gracilis Salisb. [unknown]
- Nepeta multifida L.f. [unknown]
- Schizonepeta annua (Pall.) Schischk. [unknown]
- Schizonepeta botryoides Briq. [unknown]
- Schizonepeta deserticola H.C.Fu & Ninbu [unknown]
- Glechoma annua Kuntze [unknown]
- Glechoma benthamii Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Nepeta annua (also called Annual catmint, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in temperate grasslands and scrublands. It is an herbaceous perennial with a woody base and a single, erect stem bearing small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nepeta annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nepeta annua are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepeta annua is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.
Where to Find Nepeta annua
Nepeta annua can be found in the temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.
Nepeta annua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepeta annua?
Nepeta annua
What is the common name of Nepeta annua?
Annual Catmint
What is the natural habitat of Nepeta annua?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
Species in the Nepeta genus
Nepeta adenophyta,
Nepeta agrestis,
Nepeta alaghezi,
Nepeta alatavica,
Nepeta algeriensis,
Nepeta amicorum,
Nepeta amoena,
Nepeta anamurensis,
Nepeta annua,
Nepeta apuleji,
Nepeta argolica,
Nepeta assadii,
Nepeta assurgens,
Nepeta astorensis,
Nepeta atlantica,
Nepeta autraniana,
Nepeta azurea,
Nepeta badachschanica,
Nepeta bakhtiarica,
Nepeta barbara,
Nepeta barfakensis,
Nepeta baytopii,
Nepeta bellevii,
Nepeta betonicifolia,
Nepeta binaloudensis,
Nepeta bodeana,
Nepeta boissieri,
Nepeta bokhonica,
Nepeta bombaiensis,
Nepeta bornmuelleri,
Nepeta botschantzevii,
Nepeta brachyantha,
Nepeta bracteata,
Nepeta brevifolia,
Nepeta bucharica,
Nepeta caesarea,
Nepeta campestris,
Nepeta camphorata,
Nepeta campylantha,
Nepeta cataria,
Nepeta cephalotes,
Nepeta chionophila,
Nepeta ciliaris,
Nepeta cilicia,
Nepeta clarkei,
Nepeta caerulea,
Nepeta coerulescens,
Nepeta concolor,
Nepeta conferta,
Nepeta congesta,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,